Abstract:

The recent advance in Information and Communication Technologies has resulted in a considerable increase in the amount of information that is being generated. This data revolution commonly known as ‘Big Data’ is, actually, one of the highest IT trends that is made use of in various domains and for a variety of purposes. This data revolution will not only have an effect on how individuals and organizations process and use information, but will also drive revolutionary changes in many fields. However, one of main the fields on which big data can have a great impact is education. The objective of this paper is, therefore, to explore the potential influence that this voluminous amount of data can have on the education landscape. In this respect, it was found out that big data can provide valuable real-time insights on how students acquire and digest knowledge. Moreover, it can be used to provide every individual student with a more customized, effective and engaging learning experience. Finally, it enables students, teachers and decisions makers to receive immediate feedback needed to enhance the learning/teaching process.

Keywords:

Big data, education, impact, advantages.